Guest OldGlory Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 What the heck? I would really love to try this, but I don't have a clue where to start. Has anyone tried it? The only way I can see to do it is to invert the process so the top is now the bottom, not use a wick stand/holder, and just level it off at the bottom (top if you were using a normal wick). My brain hurts just thinking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I was thinking about the same thing but have not been able to come up with an answer in my head either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I may try it this weekend. It will drive me crazy until I do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I have also tried to figure out how to, a customer asked me about a wood wick pillar. The only way I could think was to also make the bottom the top but then don't know how pretty that would look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 That sure sounds beautiful. I could just see 3 pillars in a grouping in a rustic look with the wood wicks.....So lodgy and so me.... Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I'll let you know how it goes, Trappeur! It does sound like your style.The part that bothers me is the fact that you would have to dig out the bottom to put a wick holder on it. I know some people don't use wick tabs in pillars with normal wicks but that sounds like a lawsuit looking for a place to happen. Am I being too cautious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 (edited) I found this at Lonestar, I'll keep searching. .http://www.lonestarcandlesupply.com/candle-making/candle-wicks/ Wooden wicks are for use in containers, and should not be used in pillars or votives. Wooden wicks can be used in paraffin or soy. When using our wooden wicks in pure soy, we recommend using the large or extra large wick. This is to make sure the melt pool is wide enough since pure soy wax tends to hold in the heat, as well as fragrance.To achieve a good "crackle" sound with the wooden wicks, it is very important that you do not use too much fragrance oil. The crackle is a direct result of the correct amount of fragrance oil, type of wax, and amount of dye being used. This one says they can be used in Pillars: http://www.woodcandlewick.com/ Edited September 27, 2014 by ChandlerWicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 How funny. Aztec says to use 6-8% FO and dyes for best results/crackle. I have a few ww. I will try it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Here's another: http://bellaonline.com/articles/art64179.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 How funny. Aztec says to use 6-8% FO and dyes for best results/crackle. I have a few ww. I will try it soon. i found this on another site, hehe!One site says the higher the fragrance load the more crackle you’ll get, while another says it is very important that you do not use too much fragrance oil. Maybe this just means not to go over the fragrance amounts recommended by the manufacturer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 The Bella link has some great information on it. I am wondering if I heat a thin blade knife if I could penetrate a pillar and create a place for a ww.Hmmm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 The Bella link has some great information on it. I am wondering if I heat a thin blade knife if I could penetrate a pillar and create a place for a ww.Hmmm!Maybe a drill? hot drill. They need to make a WW pin for pillars so they can be removed. Gotta be something at Lowes or HD that could be used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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